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Curran v Police [2023] NZDC 8306

Published 25 July 2024

Firearm license — fit and proper person — driving offences — appeal against revocation — Arms Act 1983, ss 24(1) 24(A) & 27(2) — Fulford v New Zealand Police [2022] NZDC 15686 — Barrett v Police [2022] NZDC 9189 — Moosman v Police [2021] NZDC 23700 — Z v R [2012] NZCA 607 — Churchward v R [2011] NZCA 531, (2011) 25 CRNZ 446 — Peterson v Police [2016] NZDC 8923 — Hore v Police [2017] NZDC 5263 — Innes v Police [2016] NZDC 4538 — Hurley v Police [2022] NZDC 7713 — Wallace v Police [2022] NZDC 20154 — Tito v Police [2022] NZDC 16431. The appellant sought to appeal a New Zealand police decision that revoked his gun license. A gun license is granted if the person applying was deemed to be a fit and proper person. The police have the power to revoke a license if the person is not deemed fit and proper. The appellant had had several driving infringements and offenses such as speeding and driving with excess breath alcohol which led to fines, demerits and disqualifications. The Court found that the appellant's driving history was material and serious as it showed his immaturity. The appeal was dismissed. Judgment Date: 1 May 2023.

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